Sharifah Mahfudzah Binti Syed Mafdzot
Professor
Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology
University of Malaya
Malaysia
Biography
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology of University of Malaya is a clinical department of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya and was formed in 1964. Since its inception the department has been actively involved in providing undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as well as providing excellent health care services in the field of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Over the years this department had become a major tertiary referral centre for the various Obstetrics & Gynaecological problem in Malaysia.The department was formed in 1964 - one year after the founding of the Faculty of Medicine in the University of Malaya. The foundation chair was held by Professor Donald P.C Chan who held the post till 23rd May 1971.Ever since its formation, the department has been involved in teaching undergraduate medical course leading to the degree in Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). Since 1988 the postgraduate Masters in Obstetrics & Gynaecology was introduced and many young medical specialists in Obstetrics & Gynaecology had graduated and now serving the public and ensuring safer motherhood throughout Malaysia. The department also helps in providing lectures and supervision to basic and post basic nursing students.
Research Interest
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
